Traveling within the World2024-03-29T13:00:59ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthingshttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2168106691?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/group/bestiarumvocabulum/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0b1vtstn718an&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Goddess Nerthus & the Ancient Franks:tag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-02-01:2185477:Topic:1970242014-02-01T16:07:28.776ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">The Goddess Nerthus & the Ancient Franks:<br></br></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">(Pictured:Nerthus (1905) by Emil Doepler)<br></br> <br></br> During the time of Roman expansion in Europe, the Romans encountered many Germanic tribes on the other side of the Rhine and Danube rivers.…</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">(Pictured:Nerthus (1905) by Emil Doepler)<br/> <br/> During the time of Roman expansion in Europe, the Romans encountered many Germanic tribes on the other side of the Rhine and Danube rivers.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br/> <br/> The German people were a constant threat to the Empire since the first appearance of the Cimbri and Teutones at the end of the second century BC. Julius Caesar encountered them in his campaign in Gaul, in mid 1st century BC. In his memoir, called Gallic Wars, Caesar was able to distinguish the German from the Celts.<br/> <br/> The origin of the German people was obscure, but it is believed that they were originally come from Scandinavia, before migrating to northern Germany and the Baltic. More Germanic tribes began migrating south, placing continuous stress on Roman defence frontiers.<br/> <br/> A Roman historian named Tacitus, (fl. AD 100), who wrote Germania, provided some details of the German society culture and religion. Other writers including Strabo, Jordanes, and Procopius.<br/> <br/> The continuous invasions and migrations on the Roman frontiers had caused instability and finally the collapse of the Roman Empire in the west.<br/> <br/> NERTHUS<br/> <br/> Nerthus was an ancient Germanic earth goddess. She was known since the time of the Roman Empire. Tacitus, the Roman historian in 1st-2nd century AD, identified Nerthus with the Roman goddess Terra Mater. Nerthus was a popular goddess since she was worshipped by seven Germanic tribes – Reudigni, Aviones, Anglii (Angles), Varini, Eudoses, Suarines and the Huitones.<br/> <br/> ***Tacitus recorded that each year there was festival where the goddess would supposedly travelled in a chariot pulled by two white heifers, escorted by the priest.***<br/> <br/> No one was allowed to take up war or bear arms during the festivities. Even iron tools were locked up during the goddess' journey. It was good luck for those settlements she visited in her journey.<br/> <br/> At the end of the festival, the priest would guide the chariot to a sacred lake, where Nerthus would bathe. Her chariot would be covered with a cloth. After the selected slaves bathed the goddess in the lake, the slaves were then drowned, as sacrifices to Nerthus.<br/> <br/> ***Nerthus' attributes also resembled that of the ancient Celtic counterpart, Matres or Matrone, the group of mother goddesses that was popular around the Rhine River.***<br/> <br/> Though the worshipped of Nerthus seemed to ended in the 5th or 6th century, the later tradition says that she had been identified with Norse god, Njörd (Njord), the Vanir god of the wind and sea. Njörd was the male form of Nerthus. How had Nerthus undergone a change of sex, still baffled modern scholars [hermaphroditic deity].<br/> <br/> Nerthus may well have been the unnamed sister and wife of Njörd, in the Norse myths, who became the mother of Freyr and Freyja. Though none of the Norse authors ever gave a name to Njörd's sister. Or she may well be the ancient form of Freyja herself. Since the Norse writers believed that the Vanir deities were older than the Aesir, then that Teutonic Nerthus became the Norse Freyja is more than likely true.<br/> (Credit timelessmyth.com)</span></span></span></p> Water Deitiestag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-31:2185477:Topic:1968442014-01-31T18:59:00.227ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Water Deities<br></br></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">eity is a supernatural being in mythology associated with water or various bodies of water. Water deities are common…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Water Deities<br/></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">eity is a supernatural being in mythology associated with water or various bodies of water. Water deities are common in mythology. <br/> <br/> Water deities usually were important among civilizations in which the sea or ocean, or a great river was more important. Another important focus of worship of water deities were springs or holy wells.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br/> <br/> Water Deities include:<br/> <br/> Aztec mythology<br/> Tlaloc, god of thunder, rain, and earthquakes.<br/> Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of water, lakes, rivers, seas, streams, horizontal waters, storms, and baptism.<br/> Huixtocihuatl, goddess of salt.<br/> Opochtli, god of fishing.<br/> Tlaloques, gods of drops.<br/> Tlaloquetotontli, goddess of the rivers.<br/> <br/> Ainu mythology<br/> Repun Kamui, god of the sea<br/> <br/> Canaanite mythology<br/> Yam (god), god of rivers and the sea<br/> <br/> Celtic mythology<br/> Acionna (Gaulish) - a water goddess/genius loci of the Orleanais region and the Essonne<br/> Boann - goddess of the River Boyne (Irish)<br/> Dylan Eil Ton (Welsh)<br/> Grannus, a god associated with spas, the sun, fires and healing thermal and mineral springs<br/> Lir (Irish), god of the sea<br/> Llŷr (Welsh), god of the sea<br/> Manannán mac Lir (Irish), god of the sea<br/> Nodens, god associated with healing, the sea, hunting and dogs<br/> Sinann (Irish), goddess of the River Shannon<br/> Sequana (Gaulish), goddess of the River Seine<br/> <br/> Chinese mythology<br/> Gong Gong, water god who is responsible for the great floods, together with his associate, Xiang Yao<br/> Mazu, water goddess and protector of sailors<br/> Ao Kuang/Ao Guang, Dragon King of the East Sea<br/> Ao Qin, Dragon King of the South Sea<br/> Ao Run, Dragon King of the West Sea<br/> Ao Shun, Dragon King of the North Sea<br/> He-Bo/He Bo, God of the Yellow River<br/> Long mu, water Goddess of the Xijiang River in Lingnan area<br/> <br/> Egyptian mythology<br/> Sobek, god of the Nile river, depicted as a crocodile or a man with the head of a crocodile.<br/> Nephthys, goddess of rivers<br/> <br/> Fijian mythology<br/> Daucina, god of seafaring<br/> Dakuwaqa, a shark god<br/> <br/> Finnish mythology<br/> Ahti, god of the depths and fish<br/> Iku-Turso, a malevolent sea monster<br/> Vedenemo, a goddess of water<br/> Vellamo, the wife of Ahti, goddess of the sea, lakes and storms.<br/> <br/> Greek mythology<br/> Aegaeon, god of violent sea storms and ally of the Titans<br/> Akheilos, shark-shaped sea spirit<br/> Amphitrite, sea goddess and consort of Poseidon<br/> Anapos, water god of eastern Sicily<br/> Brizo, goddess of sailors<br/> Carcinus, a giant crab who allied itself with the Hydra against Heracles. When it died, Hera placed it in the sky as the constellation Cancer<br/> Ceto, goddess of the dangers of the ocean and of sea monsters<br/> Charybdis, a sea monster and spirit of whirlpools and the tide<br/> Cymopoleia, a daughter of Poseidon and goddess of giant storm waves<br/> Delphin, the leader of the dolphins, Poseidon placed him in the sky as the constellation Delphinus<br/> Doris, goddess of the sea's bounty<br/> Eidothea, prophetic sea nymph and daughter of Proteus<br/> Electra, an Oceanid, consort of Thaumas<br/> Eurybia, goddess of the mastery of the seas<br/> Galene (Γαλήνη), goddess of calm seas<br/> Glaucus, the fisherman's sea god<br/> Gorgons, three monstrous sea spirits<br/> Stheno<br/> Euryale<br/> Medusa<br/> The Graeae, three ancient sea spirits who personified the white foam of the sea; they shared one eye and one tooth between them<br/> The Harpies, winged spirits of sudden, sharp gusts of wind<br/> Hippocampi, the horses of the sea<br/> The Ichthyocentaurs, a pair of centaurine sea-gods with the upper bodies of men, the lower fore-parts of horses, ending in the serpentine tails of fish<br/> Bythos<br/> Aphros<br/> Ladon, a hundred-headed sea serpent who guarded the western reaches of the sea, and the island and golden apples of the Hesperides<br/> Leucothea, a sea goddess who aided sailors in distress<br/> Nerites, watery consort of Aphrodite and/or beloved of Poseidon<br/> Nereus, the old man of the sea, and the god of the sea's rich bounty of fish<br/> Nymphs<br/> Naiades, fresh water nymphs<br/> Nereides, sea nymphs<br/> Oceanides, Ocean water nymphs<br/> Oceanus, Titan god of the Earth-encircling river Okeanos, the font of all the Earth's fresh-water<br/> Pan, Patron God of fishing<br/> Palaemon, a young sea god who aided sailors in distress<br/> Phorcys, god of the hidden dangers of the deep<br/> Pontus, primeval god of the sea, father of the fish and other sea creatures<br/> Poseidon, king of the sea and lord of the sea gods; also god of rivers, storms, flood and drought, earthquakes, and horses. His Roman equivalent is Neptune.<br/> Potamoi, deities of rivers, fathers of Naiads, brothers of the Oceanids, and as such, the sons of Oceanus and Tethys.<br/> Proteus, a shape-shifting, prophetic old sea god, and the herdsman of Poseidon's seals<br/> Psamathe, goddess of sand beaches<br/> Scylla, a Nereid metamorphosed into a sea monster<br/> The Sirens, three sea nymphs who lured sailors to their death with their song<br/> The Telchines, sea spirits native to the island of Rhodes; the gods killed them when they turned to evil magic<br/> Tethys, wife of Okeanos, and the mother of the rivers (Potamoi), springs, streams, fountains and clouds<br/> Thalassa, primeval spirit of the sea and consort of Pontos<br/> Thaumas, god of the wonders of the sea and father of the Harpies and the rainbow goddess Iris<br/> Thetis, leader of the Nereids who presided over the spawning of marine life in the sea, mother of Achilles<br/> Triteia, daughter of Triton and companion of Ares<br/> Triton, fish-tailed son and herald of Poseidon<br/> Tritones, fish-tailed spirits in Poseidon's retinue<br/> Achelous, Greek river god<br/> Hebe, Greek goddess of water and wine bearer of the Gods<br/> <br/> Haitian Vodou<br/> Agwé, a loa who rules over the sea, fish, and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors<br/> Clermeil, the loa who made rivers flood their banks<br/> Pie, a soldier-loa who lives at the bottoms of lakes and rivers and causes floods<br/> <br/> Hawaiian mythology<br/> Kanaloa, god of the ocean<br/> Kamohoalii, shark god<br/> Nāmaka, sea goddess<br/> Ukupanipo, shark god who controls the amount of fish close enough for the fisherman to catch<br/> <br/> Hindu/Vedic mythology<br/> Apam Napat, god of fresh water, such as in rivers and lakes<br/> Ganga goddess of the Ganges River<br/> Varuna (celestial ocean)<br/> Various rivers associated with goddesses in the Rigveda, such as Sarasvati (Sarasvati River) and Yamuna<br/> <br/> Incan mythology<br/> Pariacaca, god of water and rainstorms<br/> Paricia, god who sent a flood to kill humans who did not respect him adequately<br/> <br/> Inuit mythology<br/> Aipaloovik, an evil sea god associated with death and destruction<br/> Alignak, a lunar deity and god of weather, water, tides, eclipses, and earthquakes<br/> Arnapkapfaaluk, a fearsome sea goddess<br/> Idliragijenget, god of the ocean<br/> Nootaikok, god who presided over icebergs and glaciers<br/> Sedna, goddess of the sea<br/> <br/> Japanese mythology<br/> Mizuchi, Japanese dragon and sea god<br/> Ōhoyamatsumi, god of mountains, sea and war<br/> Ryūjin or Watatsumi, Japanese dragon and tutelary deity of the sea<br/> Suijin, Shinto god of water<br/> Susanoo, Shinto god of storms and the sea<br/> <br/> Lusitanian Mythology<br/> Bandua, theonym associated with fountains.<br/> Duberdicus, god of the sea and rivers.<br/> Durius, personification of the Douro river.<br/> <br/> Lithuanian mythology<br/> Bangpūtys, god of sea and storm<br/> Anusehx, God of the nighttime<br/> <br/> Māori mythology<br/> Ikatere, a fish god, the father of all the sea creatures including mermaids<br/> Tangaroa, god of the sea<br/> <br/> Mesopotamian mythology<br/> Enbilulu, god of rivers and canals<br/> Enki, god of water and of the River Tigris<br/> Marduk, god associated with water, vegetation, judgment, and magic<br/> Sirsir, god of mariners and boatmen<br/> Nammu, goddess of the primeval sea.<br/> Tiamat, goddess of salt water and chaos, also mother of all gods<br/> Apsû, god of fresh water, father of all other gods<br/> Asherah, Mother goddess whose title is "She Who Walks Upon the Sea".<br/> <br/> Norse/Germanic mythology<br/> Ægir, personification of the sea<br/> Mímir, god of the spring of Mímisbrunnr, which gives the drinker wisdom and Odin sacrificed an eye to drink from<br/> Rán, sea goddess of love who collects the drowned in a net<br/> Nine Daughters of Ægir, who personify the characteristics of waves<br/> Njord, god of the sea, particularly of seafaring<br/> Nehalennia, goddess of the North Sea<br/> Nerthus, goddess of lakes, springs, holy waters<br/> Nix, water spirits who usually appear in human form<br/> <br/> Persian/Zoroastrian mythology<br/> Anahita, the divinity of 'the Waters' (Aban) and hence associated with fertility, healing and wisdom.<br/> Tishtrya, Zoroastrian benevolent divinity associated with life-bringing rainfall and fertility.<br/> Haurvatat, he Amesha Spenta associated with water, prosperity, and health in post-Gathic Zoroastrianism<br/> <br/> Philippine mythology<br/> Amanikable, ill- tempered god of the sea<br/> Haik, another god of the sea<br/> Amansinaya, god of fishermen<br/> Sirena, mermaid<br/> Siyokoy, merman<br/> Magwayen, goddess of the sea<br/> Lidagat, daughter of Magwayen<br/> <br/> Pirate lore<br/> Davy Jones, the Devil of the seas<br/> <br/> Roman mythology<br/> Fontus, god of wells and springs<br/> Juturna, goddess of fountains, wells, and springs<br/> Neptune, king of the sea<br/> Salacia, Neptune's queen<br/> Tiberinus, the genius of the river Tiber.<br/> Volturnus, god of the waters<br/> <br/> Slavic mythology<br/> Vodyanoi, water demon who lived in lakes and rivers<br/> Rusalki, female ghosts, water nymphs, succubi or mermaid-like demons that dwell in waterways.<br/> Veles, god of earth, waters, and the underworld<br/> <br/> Tonga (Zambezi Valley Zimbabwe)<br/> Nyami Nyami, river god<br/> <br/> Yoruba, Orisha worship, IFA<br/> Yemaja, or Yemaya goddess of the ocean, the essence of motherhood, and a protector of children<br/> Mami Wata, a pantheon of water deities<br/> Oshun, deity of rivers, beauty, sensuality. In Santería she also represents wealth<br/> Okie, deity of lakes, daughter of Obatala<br/> Olokun, deity of the oceans often synchronized with Poseidon or Neptune<br/> <br/> Igbo, African religion<br/> Ava, a pair of river goddess and god<br/> Idemili, goddess of a river<br/> Uhammiri/ Ogbuide, a lake goddess<br/> Urashi/ Okita, a river god<br/> <br/> <br/> Source: en.wikipedia.org<br/> <br/> Resources:<br/> (1) A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology by Gwendolyn Leick.<br/> (2) A History of Zoroastrianism (Volumes I and II) by Mary Boyce.<br/> (3) Dictionary of Celtic Mythology by James MacKillop.<br/> (4) The Greek Myths by Robert Graves.<br/> (5) The Northern Copper Inuit by Richard G. Condon, Julia Ogina and the Holman Elders.<br/> (6) Nature's Ancient Religion: Orisha Worship and IFA by Charles Spencer King.<br/> (7) Vestal Virgins, Sibyls and Matronae: Women in Roman Religion by Sarolta A. Takacs.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesmartwitch.com%2F&h=SAQE9O-oo&enc=AZPd1DHVqHh38RxaTcEvt96kGW62pIBGeRtbjLxuw03E24KhFvI8mHTVvuJgEZlFScTgEVCU2LknvZvscelLu4sMJgwn2p8tM8AduST5fHU_qwnY9wkW5xVEkEmkn6PLUDrfBdPxfKOLb2UDplpJbHs0&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://</span>www.thesmartwitch.com/</a><br/> <br/> [Image: Tritons and winged hippocamps in the Trevi Fountain (Piazza di Trevi - Fontana di Trevi), Rome. Photographer: Alexander Augst, who has published it under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.]</span></span></span></p> ~ The Crow ~ by Christine Narduccitag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-31:2185477:Topic:1965662014-01-31T17:04:11.590ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><br></br> Here is a different take on what we know of the Crow. Some of which is obviously myth...and some might actually be fact. I had to make a few corrections to this article, but it is not mine in any way. <br></br> I borrowed this excerpt from: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/ZAQFUIjYR/thecrow.tripod.com/myth.html" style="color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://thecrow.tripod.com/myth.html</a><br></br> The pic was found on google...<br></br> <br></br> ~ A Negative Bird ~…<br></br></p>
<p><br/> Here is a different take on what we know of the Crow. Some of which is obviously myth...and some might actually be fact. I had to make a few corrections to this article, but it is not mine in any way. <br/> I borrowed this excerpt from: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/ZAQFUIjYR/thecrow.tripod.com/myth.html" style="color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://thecrow.tripod.com/myth.html</a><br/> The pic was found on google...<br/> <br/> ~ A Negative Bird ~<br/> <br/> The crow is seen as a negative omen only recently, and mostly in Europe. <br/> <br/> Celts ~ For the Celts, the crow was sacred and meant the flesh torn by fighting. As he eats carrion, the welsh poetry uses the metaphor "the crow pierced you" to say "you have died". They thought crows escorted the sun during his nocturnal path, that is to say in Hell. So they were a symbol of evil, contrary to swanns, symbolizing purity.<br/> <br/> Babylon ~ In Babylon, the crow was the name of the 13th month of the calendar, and he had a very negative value. <br/> <br/> Greeks ~ For the Greeks, the crow was too gossipy. That's why Athena replaced him with the owl, to stay with her. The crow was also devoted to Apollo. The god sent him to the aquatic world, to bring back water. The crow discovered a fig tree whose fruits were not ripe yet, so he waited near the tree to eat ripe figs instead of accomplishing his task . He was punished for his disobedience and egotism : Apollo placed him in the constellations, but the hydra prevented him from drinking the cup : he is condemned to thirst.<br/> <br/> Bible ~ In the Bible, the crow is sent by Noah to search earth after the flood. But the crow didn't told Noé that the flood was finished. So he is considered selfish. Saint Golowin thought that in Paradise, the crows had multicolored wings. But after Adam and Eve were driven away from the Paradise, the crows started to eat carrion. So they became black-feathered. At the end of time, the crows will find their beauty again and sing harmoniously to praise God. <br/> <br/> Middle-Ages ~ In the Middle-Ages, it was said that crows neglect their young; as he eats carrions, he is seen as a bad omen. <br/> <br/> India ~ In India, in the Mahâbhârata, the messengers of death are compared to crows. In Laos, the water soiled by crows can't be used for ritual purification.<br/> <br/> ~ Symbol of the Supreme God ~<br/> <br/> It is mostly in nomadic civilisations (hunters and fishers) that the crow has a positive meaning. He lost this meaning with the sedentarisation and the agrarian development. <br/> <br/> Tlingit Indians ~ For Tlingit Indians (North-West of the Pacific), the crow is the main divine character. He organises the world, gives civilisation and culture, creates and freeze the sun.<br/> <br/> Haïda Indians ~ For Haïda indians (North-western coast of the Canada), the crow will steal the sun from the sky's master, to give it to the earth's people. Raven has also a magic canoe : he can make it change its size, from the pine needle size, to big enough to contain the whole universe.<br/> <br/> North America ~ In North America, he is the personification of the Supreme Being. When he flaps his wings he creates the wind, the thunder and the lightning.<br/> <br/> Mithra's Cult ~ In Mithra's cult, he can fight evil spells.<br/> <br/> Scandinavians Legends ~ Scandinavians legends show two crows, perched on Odin's seat : Hugi, the Spirit, and Munnin, the Memory. They symbolize the principle of creation. In the same way, these birds are the companions of Wotan ("the God with the crows").<br/> <br/> Celts ~ The crow was sacred for the Celts. He was associated to the creation of Lugdunum (Lyon), city of the God Lug. Lug is the great solar god. He has the form of a crow and is assimilated to Apollo.<br/> <br/> Bible ~ The crow is also in the Bible: he brings bead to man, alone in the desert.Prophet Elie, Saint Paul hermit, Saint Antoine... Saint Vincent had been defended by crows against the attack of carnivores; the crow is also seen at Saint Benoît's feet and in Saint Oswald's hands. Here, he symbolizes divine providence. He is also linked to Saints Boniface and Meinrad : their two tame crows allowed to find their corpses.<br/> <br/> Asiatic Mythology ~ The crow has also a role in the asiatic mythology : in China and in Japan, he shows love and filial gratitude.According to chinese legends, ten red crows with three paws flew away from the East Blackberry Tree to bring light to the world. But they brought an unbearable heat to the Earth. Yi The Good Archer killed nine of them, and saved the world. The last Crow is now in the Sun. <br/> <br/> So the crow is a solar symbol. He represents the creative principle.<br/> <br/> ~ Guide and Messenger of the Gods ~<br/> <br/> The major meaning of this black bird is to be a guide and the Gods' messenger.<br/> <br/> Black Africa ~ In Black Africa, the crow warns men that dangers are menacing them. The crow is their guide and a protector spirit.<br/> <br/> Mayans ~ For the Mayans, he is the messenger of the God of lightning and thunder.<br/> <br/> Celtic Civilisation ~ In Celtic civilisation, he has prophetic functions. Bodb, Goddess of the war, takes the form of a raven to observe the battlefields. The crows' fly and caws told the future. The crow was also linked to Bran, God of the sailors (bran means crow in gaelic) : the sailors had crows on their boats. They released them at sea. They flew in the direction of the earth. The same idea is in the Bible (after the flood Noah released first a crow),in India and in Norway. <br/> <br/> Greek ~ In Greece the crow foretold the future : a raven stood near the Pythie of Delphes during her prediction. It is generally said in Greece that the white crow guides messengers. This function of messenger of the Gods (especially Apollo's messenger), may have its origin in a greek legend. Coronis was unfaithful to Apollo, and a crow informed him. According to Ovide, the crow was originally white. Apollo made him become black to punish him for bringing bad news. Apollo even took a form of crow to guide Santorin's people to Cyrena. And two crows showed Alexander the Great the road to Amon's sanctuary.<br/> <br/> Scandinavian Mythology ~ Hugi and Munnin (Thought and Memory), are Odin's companions. In scandinavian mythology, they travel all over the world and come back to tell Odin all the events that happens on earth.<br/> <br/> Mithraic ~ In the mithraic cult, Sol(the God Sun) entrust the crow with telling Mithra to sacrifice the bull.<br/> <br/> Japan ~ In Japan, crows are also divine messengers, and in China they are the faerie queen Hsi-Wang-Mu's messengers. They also bring her food and are a good omen.</p>
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<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;"><br/> Shamans believe that everyone has Power Animals, The Animal Spirits which reside with each individual adding to their power & protecting them from illness & harm, somewhat similar to a Guardian Angel<br/> Shamanic traditions suggest that we are assisted throughout our lives by the essence of various animals. These are often called Spirit Guardians, Totem Animals or Power Animals<br/> The Animal Spirit/Guardian will lend you the Wisdom of its kind. For example a Wolf Spirit will give you Wolf Wisdom, and lend you some of the attributes of Wolf.<br/> <br/> In the shamanic belief every thing is alive and carries with it Power and Wisdom. Power Animals are an essential component of Shamanic practice. They are the helping Spirit which add to the power of the Shaman and are essential for success in any venture undertaken by the Shaman. A Power Animal assists you by giving you strength, guidance and protection. A Power Animal is always friendly and helpful. Animal totem meanings help to explain the reason for that this particular Power Animal has appeared in your life.<br/> <br/> Power Animals do not have to be mammals and can be reptiles, insects or sea creatures. Any living creature can serve as a Power Animal. (Plants and Trees can serve as Plant Spirit Guides.) Domesticated Animals are generally not considered Power Animals because they already in service to human beings. It is possible to have a domesticated Animal, but it is more likely to have a wild untamed Animal serve in the capacity of a Power Animal.<br/> Also Our Animal Teachers may come in the form of Unicorns, Dragons or other thought to be mythological beings!<br/> Do remember also it is important to honor your Power Animal/ Guardian & Totem.<br/> <br/> In many western cultures we are not taught to value Animals or the gifts that they add to our life and the world around us. In shamanic work the Power Animal is essential, for a shaman who has no power - is not going to have very good results. On a personal level by honoring your Power Animal you let it know that its assistance is appreciated. The Spirit of the Animal is giving up its mobility in order to spend its time with you and assist you with your life. Also, by honoring the Power Animal we make a deeper connection with it. Honoring it can be as simple a saying a thank you inside yourself, or getting an object which represents it and putting it where you can see it as you go about your day<br/> <br/> Please see the short list below of some of the possible Power Animals & Guardians<br/> <br/> <br/> Buffalo - The buffalo is the most sacred animal in Native American traditions. It represents the Great Spirit manifested. Having this as your power animal indicates the importance of sharing and caring for all<br/> <br/> Butterfly - The butterfly represents transformation and the ability to accept change<br/> <br/> Cougar - This mountain lion provides the power of leadership and encourages you to take responsibility for your life<br/> <br/> Cow - The cow is a symbol of motherhood and hourishment. It is also a symbol of fertility<br/> <br/> Crocodile - The crocodile is best known for it's "crocodile tears." With this power animal you will need to address your emotional nature, making sure that you display them appropriately and accurately<br/> <br/> Coyote - The jackal helps you to recognize your own mistakes and to laugh at yourself<br/> <br/> Crow - This animal indicates the need to find balance and to stay in the present and will bring to you the ability to release past beliefs.<br/> <br/> Deer - Gentleness is the key word here. The deer represents kindness and compassion<br/> <br/> Dolphin - Life breath and communication is the essence of the dolphin. The dolphin will also help you with interpreting your dreams.<br/> <br/> Dragon - The Dragon represents prosperity. This may be of spiritual (intuition) rather than materiaal riches, because the dragon was regarded as the guaridian of treasure that lay hidden deep within the unconscious and was hard to obtain<br/> <br/> Eagle - The eagle is your connection with your Soul. It helps you to see beyond the mundane to your higher purpose<br/> <br/> Elephant- The sense of smell is very important and is a symbol for the importance of learning discernment. Also, elephants show great affection and loyalty. Those with this power animal will be given the opportunity to establish powerful family ties by caring for the young, the elderly and the sick<br/> <br/> Ferret - See the Weasel definition<br/> <br/> Fox - This animal respresents patience - the ability to wait for the right moment to act<br/> <br/> Frog - The frog will teach you how to jump from materialism to spirituality<br/> <br/> Hawk - The hawk represents the ability to see meaning in ordinary experiences and helps you to become more observant<br/> <br/> Horse - The horse will teach you how to communicate with other realms as well as this one. It is the message carrier<br/> <br/> Hummingbird - This creature represents the joy of living and brings with it the ability to see beauty in everything<br/> <br/> Lion - The lion represents wisdom and power. It brings to you the abilities of heart-centered leadership<br/> <br/> Lizard - The lizard brings into your awareness your subconscious hopes and fears so that through the light of day they can be acknowledged<br/> <br/> Mouse - The mouse helps you to notice the little things in life - all of those details you previously overlooked and to be ever alert to those things going on around you<br/> <br/> Owl - The owl represents wisdom and gives you the ability to see things that are normally hidden from view - like the motives of others so that you won't be deceived<br/> <br/> Raven - This is the messenger. The raven indicates that you need to make changes in the way you perceive things and gives you the ability to see what has to be changed<br/> <br/> Snake - This animal gives you the ability to let go of things that are worn out and no longer useful - just like the snake sheds it skin when it is no longer needed<br/> <br/> Spider - The spider represents creativity and the weaving of fate. Everything you do in the present will help determine your future. The past always influences the present and the future. It also teaches the need to maintain balance between the past and the future.<br/> <br/> Squirrel - The squirrel encourages you to develop the ability to plan ahead and to anticipate your future needs, to be prepared.<br/> <br/> Swan - The swan gives you the ability to handle change and transformation with grace and dignity<br/> <br/> Tiger - The tiger represents passion and sensuality. The sense of touch is heightened with the tiger as a power animal. The tiger also brings forth silent, solitary, power.<br/> <br/> Turtle- The turtle gives groundedness. It imparts to you the ability to keep your feet on the ground and pay attention to earthly things.<br/> <br/> Unicorn - This magical animal gives you the ability to make your dreams come true.<br/> <br/> Weasel - This animal imparts the ability to see beneath the surface of things to what the actual intent and meaning is. The weasel also encourages you to develop your sense of inner hearing and to pay attention to your inner voice.<br/> <br/> Whale - The whale gives you the ability to know the wisdom of the ages - from the time before time.<br/> <br/> Wolf - The wolf represents your inner teacher. It will help you to find your life path.<br/> <br/> <br/> Source:thefaeryrealm</div> Gargoyle by Christine Narduccitag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-23:2185477:Topic:1962082014-01-23T22:10:02.668ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">So more and more info on religion and how it's some twist it to get the pagan to convert hmm...<br></br> <br></br> Etymology<br></br> <br></br> "Gargoyle", the dictionary definition: a spout usually in the form of a grotesquely carved face or figure, projecting from a roof gutter. From the Old French "gargouille" and the Late Latin "gurgulio", both meaning throat. (from Chambers Concise dictionary)…<br></br></div>
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">So more and more info on religion and how it's some twist it to get the pagan to convert hmm...<br/> <br/> Etymology<br/> <br/> "Gargoyle", the dictionary definition: a spout usually in the form of a grotesquely carved face or figure, projecting from a roof gutter. From the Old French "gargouille" and the Late Latin "gurgulio", both meaning throat. (from Chambers Concise dictionary)<br/> <br/> "Gargoyles (in the strict sense) are carvings on the outside of buildings designed to direct water from the roof away from the base of the walls... ...Some gargoyles are undecorated but many are zoomorphic or anthropomorphic - often very imaginative and/or grotesque. This has led to the term 'gargoyle' being applied more widely to any grotesque carving in medieval buildings." (from Bob Trubshaw, posting in BritArch archives, 23Feb1999)<br/> <br/> Over the last few years, gargoyles have become cartoon characters, a cult "animal" in Neo-Gothic circles, particularly popular in internet fantasy literature where they appear more naughty than truly evil, and even as a way of defining ones Gothic self ("I'm a gargoyle". "Oh really, I'm a vampire, but we could still go out together"). None of these have much to do with plumbing, but the meaning of words do change over the years, and "gargoyle" now seems to mean to many people to be any ugly or grotesque creature particularly if it lives on buildings or rocks.<br/> Possible Origins and Reasons for gargoyles<br/> <br/> When asking "why are there gargoyles and what are they for", in my experience most people seem to mean the Medieval ones. So, this is what a distingushed Frenchman Emile Male and most critics after him said:<br/> <br/> No symbolism can explain the monstrous fauna of the cathedrals... <br/> If ever works are exempt of meaning surely these are... <br/> All attempts at explanation must be foredoomed to failure. <br/> <br/> E. Male, _L'art religieux du XIIIe siecle en France_ 8e edition p. 121, 124<br/> So, studiously ignoring those words of wisdom, here are some possible explanations I've come across:<br/> <br/> rainwater plumbing (this is certain but does not explain why so many are carved creatures, nor the various forms)<br/> warding off evil - a "kiss my ass" keep away deterrent to demons<br/> warding off evil - a "don't bother, we're here already doing demonic stuff" deterrent to demons<br/> a reminder to parishioners of the perils of evil - bad guys are marginalised to the outside of the church (but why so high up and hard to see?)<br/> as pagan symbols to encourage believers in pre-Christian ways to come to church (make them feel welcomed or at home, as it were)<br/> decoration (but why so ugly? why so hard to see)<br/> a juxtaposition or balance of ugliness against the beauty inside the building (a very medieval concept which we find hard to understand these days)<br/> insurance policy against building collapse, related to warding off evil (this one's obscure and I think it says more out modern interpretation of the medieval mind than architectural principles)<br/> For some of the more interesting ones (mooning or nose picking or caricatures), they may possibly be:<br/> symbolic object lessons on the perils of unconventionality<br/> carved out of mischief (e.g. there are defecating gargoyles, these are generally difficult to see, being high up or in obscure parts of the building)<br/> as retribution for not paying the stone carver (see Freiburg defecator)<br/> fun (who knows what the medieval sense of humour was? see also a modern nose picker from Ely Cathedral<br/> caricatures of people maybe local clergy, which may be mischief or fun or possibly honour. Here are some modern ones: imploring man and man wearing glasses, both at Ely.<br/> I've tried to give some more detail on these ideas in other sections below and in general witterings.<br/> <br/> Architectural History<br/> <br/> Gargoyles in the strict plumbing sense of the word have been around since the time of the Ancient Greeks or before. They became very popular on architecture in Medieval times, with a resurgence in the Victorian era, and to some extent more recently. Other periods have none or few carved ones. Saxon churches (a little before Medieval times) that I've seen usually have troughs but whether these are original or later additions is hard to say. Large buildings of the Elizabethan period (a little after Medieval times) did use channels or troughs but I've never seen or heard of carved ones.<br/> <br/> Their first usage in the last thousand years or more seems to have been in the early 1200's as channels or tubes to shed rainwater from buildings, to keep the rainwater off the buildings themselves and away from the foundations. Strong evidence for this purely plumbing interpretation is that initially most were made of wood, some made of the more expensive stone, and were generally undecorated.<br/> <br/> As time progressed, more stone ones appeared as did lining some with lead and decoration in the form of carvings of people or animals or grotesque representations of these (grotesque in the sense of being extravagantly formed, bizarre, ludicrous, absurd, fantastic and also in the sense of being ugly and frightening). Often these carvings are so imaginative as to bear little or no resemblance to any conventional creature and are the products of fertile imaginations and skilled hands.<br/> <br/> They are common on the more expensive buildings from medieval times, particularly cathedrals and churches, and particularly France, and particularly the Gothic style. A few plain ones survive on non-religious buildings like the odd castle but rarely compared with relligious buildings. Presumably, as today, the average wage did not run as far as paying for ornate stone guttering for your own humble dwelling.<br/> <br/> It seems that this increasingly ornate carving extended to non-functional architectural features resembling them, so that "gargoyles" appear on the sides of towers and walls, and to stretch the term even further, inside the buildings (though these are more correctly called "grotesques" and "chimeras", of which gargoyles are only one kind).<br/> Religious History<br/> <br/> During the 1200's when gargoyles first appeared (and at many other times), the Roman Catholic Church was actively involved in converting people of other faiths to the Catholic, often very keenly indeed (as the Christian but non-Catholic Cathars could testify). The argument for decorated gargoyles runs as follows. Since literacy was generally not an option for most people, images were very important. Since the religious images (if any) that non-Christians were accustomed to were of animals or mixtures of animals and humans (e.g. the horned god, the Green Man), then putting similar images on churches and cathedrals would encourage non-Catholics to join the religion and go to church, or at least make them feel more comfortable about it, or at least ease the transition.<br/> <br/> This argument has reasonable grounds if you think about some of the other accomodations the Christian (not just Catholic) church has made, such as fixing the birth of Christ at around the winter solstice to fit in with existing pagan celebrations. Even the Romans made similar adaptations, e.g. in Britain the Celtic goddess Suli worshipped at modern day Bath bore a remarkable resemblance to the Roman goddess Minerva. Rather than replace Suli and upset the locals, both were incorporated into and revered in the Roman baths there. It's amazing how flexible an established church can be if it needs to be - pagan images? no problem if bums on seats <br/> <br/> Religion and superstition (not entirely incompatible) were both very important indeed to people of medieval times, much more so than to most "westerners" today. People looked to God or gods and other supernatural beings for answers to fundamental questions and for help and especially protection.<br/> <br/> Suppositions & Logical steps<br/> What could be better protection for your place of worship than to put images of supernatural beings on it, although ones on your side naturally. Images of God or the Holy Spirit, perhaps, but these were frowned upon and anyway who knew what God really looked like?. Images of Christ might be better, but then Christ was also a man and he was already inside the house of God. Images of the old gods might work, but of course that would be heresy. It's a small logical step to the use of gargoyles as protectors and the myths about their abilities.<br/> <br/> The Gargoyle Myth and how gargoyles drive off evil<br/> <br/> They can stand guard and ward off unwanted spirits and other creatures.<br/> If they're hideous and frightening they can scare off all sorts of things.<br/> They come alive at night when everyone's asleep (and you can't see them to prove that they don't) so they can protect you when you're vulnerable.<br/> Better still, the ones with wings can fly round the whole area and cover the village or town as well as the church. (And if someone does see something, who's to say whether it was just a bat or one of the gargoyles on the wing?)<br/> They return to their places when the sun comes up (and no-one can prove that they weren't out and about, and no-one respectable who rises and sets with the sun is going to be mistaken by them for an enemy and be dealt with).<br/> If you want to see an example of the kind of gargoyle that fits the myth, look at the ones on Woburn church.<br/> <br/> A comment on the tame ones:<br/> This doesn't really explain the rather tame looking ones. These could possibly be explained by the architectural trend towards more ornamentation and decoration. I think many of the slightly grotesque ones can be explained by the myth if you note that some concepts were simpler for most people in medieval times, for example, pulling your lips wide apart in a grimace using your hands and trying to look scary ("gurning") was a terrific joke. Presumably it was also more scary than now, given that any kind of deformity could be worryingly reminiscent of deformity from incurable diseases or unexplained acts of God or devil, both things to be feared. Some of them have just got to be jokes though.<br/> <br/> Other possibilities - a warning to the populace:<br/> <br/> An appealing idea for explaining medieval gargoyles, is as a reminder or warning to the populace of the evil all around outside and the safe sanctuary inside the church. Evil takes many forms, from women carrying the devil on their backs (very symbolic, very unenlightened and non-PC) to bug eyed human faces twisted into monstrocities, to demons, dangerous beasts, hideous human horrors, and hairy men who have descended terribly into the brutal and frightening level of the beast. Better the beauty and serenity inside, come on in and forget the trials of the world outside for a while and pray for your soul and your salvation from the horrors shown outside.<br/> <br/> Of course it could be as much a case of the gargoyles saying (metaphorically) "Hey you Jimmy! Yes you! Who do you think I mean? Watch yer step, laddie, we've got our eye on you. One step out of line and you've had it, you're meat, with our teeth in it."<br/> <br/> Other possibilities - insurance policy against building collapse:<br/> <br/> This bizarre proposed explanation is really protection against evil. Here's a snippet from the soc.history.medieval newsgroup postings from 1997, quoting a book "Structures (or why things don't fall down)", Author: J.E.Gordon.</div>
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<p>So Mote It Be</p>
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<p>In the realm of spirit animals, the lion wins the prize for most relentless fighter in the face of life challenges. The lion spirit animal represents courage, strength in overcoming difficulties. The presence of this power animal could also mean that something “wild” or difficult to control is happening. As such, lions symbolizes emotions that are difficult to manage, such a anger or fear.</p>
<p>The lion as a…</p>
<p>So Mote It Be</p>
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<p>In the realm of spirit animals, the lion wins the prize for most relentless fighter in the face of life challenges. The lion spirit animal represents courage, strength in overcoming difficulties. The presence of this power animal could also mean that something “wild” or difficult to control is happening. As such, lions symbolizes emotions that are difficult to manage, such a anger or fear.</p>
<p>The lion as a spirit animal or totem symbolizes:</p>
<p>-Strength, assertiveness, personal power<br/>-A common meaning for the lion spirit animal is predatory feelings, such as anger, aggression directed at someone else or towards you<br/>-Personal struggle to deal with these feelings<br/>-Lion spirit animals warn about a threatening situation or event in your life</p>
<p>The lion spirit animal is generally associated with a representation of personal strength. If the lion appears powerful to you, its presence as a spirit guide can be interpreted as a positive representation of your self-confidence or personal power. As such, lions point to qualities of strength, courage, assertiveness.</p>
<p>Lions are also animals who dominate other animals in nature. Remember as an example the expression “the lion, king of the jungle”. When a lion appears as your power animal, it could reflect your ability to lead others or tendency to dominate in relationships or at work.</p>
<p>This spirit animal could point to one of your weak spots or a difficult situation you’re experiencing. The lion animal spirit guide is perhaps showing you the way to deal with the issue and keep going with the courage it also embodies.</p>
<p>Lions could also represent an authority that may feel overpowering or a conflicting relationship with power and authority. When you see a lion as a spirit animal, it could symbolize external power, authority, forces that dominate or rule parts of your life. For instance, if you dream about a scar or threatening lion, it may remind you that you need to deal with an overbearing boss, partner or teacher in your waking life.</p>
<p>In Love and Light,<br/>IsisMoon</p> Anubis by Christine Narduccitag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-23:2185477:Topic:1958642014-01-23T00:12:18.605ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
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<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">Anubis<br/> Appearance:<br/> <br/> Man with a jackal head<br/> A jackal<br/> Anubis was the god of embalming and the dead.<br/> Since jackals were often seen in cemeteries, the ancient Egyptians believed that Anubis watched over the dead.<br/> Anubis<br/> Anubis was the god who helped to embalm Osiris after he was killed by Seth. Thus, Anubis was the god who watched over the process of mummifying people when they died.<br/> <br/> Priests often wore a mask of Anubis during mummification ceremonies.<br/> <br/> Anubis was a funerary god. His task came to be holding the scales on which the heart was weighed. If the heart was lighter than a feather, the dead would be led by Anubis to Osiris. If heavier, the soul would be destroyed.<br/> <br/> Parents of Anubis:<br/> <br/> Anubis is referred to as the child of Nephthys and Set or Osiris.<br/> <br/> Alternative Names of Anubis:<br/> <br/> Anubis may also have been known as Ienpw, Anpu, Anup, and Wip.<br/> <br/> Appearance of Anubis:<br/> <br/> Anubis is the jackal-headed god of Egypt. His head may actually be a mixture of dog and jackal, either one of which could have been found at the edge of deserts by the cemeteries.<br/> <br/> Antiquity of Anubis:<br/> The cult of Anubis is very ancient, probably pre-dating that of Osiris. In parts of Egypt, Anubis may have been more important than Osiris. See: Anubis. As well as being ancient, the cult of Anubis lasted a long time, continuing into the second century A.D., and is a feature in the Golden Ass, written by the Roman author Apuleius.<br/> Isis, Horus, and Anubis's Mother Nephthys:<br/> <br/> Anubis' mother Nephthys exposed her son. Instead of dying, he was found by Isis, who then raised him. Anubis became the attendant of Isis.<br/> Anubis may have been identified with Horus.<br/> <br/> The patron god of embalming, guide of the Underworld was Anubis. Known as friend of the dead and Opener of the Way, Anubis was a deity that could be seen throughout all of ancient Egypt. . The name of this god is traditionally spelled (Inpu). The name here is read left to right, with an abbreviated image of Anubis finishing. Often, as with many of Egypt’s deities, the spelling of the name changes but one characteristic stays the same: the jackal at the end. In some cases the jackal is raised up on a pedestal to show its holy importance.<br/> <br/> <br/> As the Hieroglyph indicates, Anubis is commonly seen as a Jackal. It’s believed that the jackal was chosen as the iconic figure for this deity due to the necropolis where the wild dogs of ancient times would often prowl to hunt for food. Some say that Anubis took the form of a jackal to help Isis and Nephthys search for the pieces of Osiris’s body. According to legend, and the story does vary, the brother of Osiris, Seth, lured Osiris into an elaborate coffin and had it sealed shut then threw the box into the Nile where it washed up on the Phoenician coast. Isis then retrieved her husband’s body. When Seth learned of this he had Osiris’s body cut up into pieces and scattered throughout Egypt. It was then that Isis and her sister Nephthys<br/> in the form of Kite birds, and with Anubis in his jackal form, found all the parts of his body except the phallus. With the help of Thoth, the body was restored and Anubis wrapped it in linen; giving him the name “He Who is in the Place of Embalming.”<br/> <br/> Although there is some debate on the true animal that gave rise to the form of Anubis – some claim that the thick tail of the figure suggests that a jackal hybrid is the proper image – a jackal is always present in his form somehow. Many statues of Anubis were simply of a jackal upon a pedestal; as seen in most of the homes and villages of the kingdom. Often he was adorned with a golden tie or necklace. Though usually in temple settings, Anubis is depicted having a human body with the head of a jackal and tail of a lion. Since the time of the first Egyptologists, this is the most commonly accepted form of Anubis.<br/> <br/> The skin of Anubis is often seen as very dark black or with a tinge of red. His flesh is a representation of the earthy energies with which he is connected. The color of his flesh is similar to that of the dark soil along the Nile. This rich, fertile soil was highly prized and gave the ancient kingdom the name Khem, which means “The Black Land”. The color of Anubis could be an identifying link to Osiris, who’s green flesh represents the fertile fields.<br/> <br/> Anubis’s heritage is one of debate among historians. Some scholars suggest that Anubis is the son of Nephthys and Set. Another legend states that Anubis was spawned from Nephthys and Osiris. Both legends have equal understandings due to the connections that Anubis has through Nephthys and the Underworld. An interesting fact is that Anubis can be seen in two different forms, as Anubis and as Wepewat.<br/> <br/> As the mother of Anubis, Nephthys can be seen depicted with him in the Book of the Dead most often. She is usually seen as a goddess of night time and of darkness; this darkness could be the reason for the color of his skin. Being a goddess of darkness she is in opposition to her sister Isis, but maintains a friendly nature with her and Osiris. Nephthys and Isis worked together to find Osiris and bring him back from the dead and they stand behind him in the Hall of Truth to give eternal life to the deceased. It is said that Nephthys longed for the relationship and love that Osiris shared with Isis, so she disguised herself as Isis and seduced him.<br/> <br/> Osiris, son of Geb and Nuit, brother of Nephthys, Set, and Isis, father of Horus and (possibly) Anubis. Osiris is the god of the Underworld and Nephthys is the protector of the body of the deceased, mourning for the loss of her brother at the foot of his bier. One version of the Anubis legend states that Nephthys took on the form of Osiris’s beautiful wife Isis and tricked him into making love to her; this would make Anubis the half brother of Horus. The connection to Horus can be seen in the later years of Anubis worship when he was joined with – or at times replaced by – Horus; which was possibly a political move by the priests of that time. Nephthys is often depicted as being a goddess of the night time and of darkness; her union with Osiris would be a great balance of light and darkness to create Anubis, who represents both light and darkness. Osiris is the god of the Underworld, death, the Nile floods, and immortality. As stated before his green skin is a link to the fertility of the Nile – though some say his green flesh depicts a rotting corpse – which makes an obvious link the dark soil-colored flesh of Anubis. The legend of Osiris states that Anubis was the priest who oversaw the funeral rites of Osiris, embalmed and mummified him perfectly so that his body withstood the influence of time and decay. In the funerary rites for deceased Egyptians a priest was present wearing the mask of Anubis to assist in the Opening of the Mouth ceremony.<br/> <br/> The legend of Anubis being the offspring of Set and Nephthys is also understandable. Set is the god of darkness, night time, destruction, storms, and the barren desert. In the early days of Egypt he was seen as a friend of the dead but was later demonized. His form is that of a mysterious animal that resembles a cross between a jackal and an aardvark (over a decade ago, there was an animal caught and killed by peoples of the Salawa region that resembled the mythical Set creature, but there has been no further investigation). Set is said to be the wife of Nephthys; and being married to the god of such wickedness one could understand why she envied Isis. The natures of both Nephthys and Set make them fitting parents for the secondary form of Anubis called Wepawet; also seen as a jackal or wolf hybrid.<br/> <br/> Wepawet was originally seen as a god of war. His name could be seen on a military standard called a shedshed which lead armies into battle. This may have become the very meaning for his name, Wepawet, meaning “Opener of the ways”. The task of guiding the deceased through the underworld was shared between Wepawet and Anubis.. Images of Wepawet can be seen at Abydos where his standard held up the box which contained the head of Osiris. The two jackal headed deities were originally seen as one deity but have eventually become two separate forms; Anubis of the East and Anubis of the West, as seen in the Kerux and Sentinel.<br/> <br/> As guide of the Underworld, Anubis takes the soul of the deceased before the gods to give the negative confession. When the journey through the Underworld was nearly complete, the deceased was taken to the Hall of Ma’at to be judged. Anubis watched over the beam of the scale to see that it was in the proper position while Thoth recorded the result. Anubis also took care that the dreaded Ammut – a beast made up of the head of a crocodile, front of a lioness, and the hind-quarters of a hippopotamus - could not devour the heart, causing the soul to be restless for all eternity. After weighing the heart, if the deceased is found to be true of voice through its trials and negative confessions, Anubis brings them before Osiris to join him in immortality. These show obvious evidence of Anubis’s connection to the god of the Underworld.<br/> <br/> Some of the tools of Anubis are the Phoenix Wand, or Was scepter, and the Ankh. The Was scepter represents the rebirth and resurrection from death. There is a belief, however, that the Was scepter is directly linked to the power and strength of Set due to the oblong head of the wand and forked tail or prongs. The Ankh is the obvious symbol of life and could be referring to the eternal life that awaits the true of voice. With the image of Set in one hand and the symbol of life in the other, we can see that Anubis is balanced with both positive and negative forces. This balance makes him an excellent god to watch over the beam of the balance of Truth.<br/> <br/> In our tradition, Anubis can be found in the roles of the Kerux and the Sentinel. Both officers wear the form of Anubis, but there are two different forms. The two are Anubis of the East (Anwusi-G m-PeioT) and Anubis of the West (Anwubi m-RemnT). Anubis of the East is worn by the Kerux and is seen as the Watcher of the gods. He guides the candidates during their journey while also guarding the inside of the temple. Anubis of the West is worn by the Sentinel, who stands outside the temple and is armed with a deadly weapon. Anubis of the West is called the Watcher Without, guarding the outside of the temple. He is in charge of the candidate waiting to be admitted into the temple. Anubis of the West can be attributed to another jackal headed god by the name of Wepawet (the opener of the ways).<br/> <br/> Anubis is the guide and opener of the way. He is the protector and friend of the dead overseeing the deceased to the weighing of the heart. His mother is Nephthys but his father is uncertain. Either way, Anubis is a deity that shows perfect balance between mercy and severity. Wonderfully, he oversees the candidate in the Hall of the Neophyte or the Hall of Ma’at. Unlike the other gods of Ancient Egypt, Anubis doesn’t have a specific cult center. His worship was common in both Upper and Lower Egypt. Even today, when someone hears the name of Anubis they think of the jackal headed god and desert sands. Truly a figure head for all of Egypt, Anubis has opened the way for Ancient Egypt and given it eternal life.</div>
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<p>Hecate, Greek goddess of the three paths, guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born, and the goddess of witchcraft -- once a widely revered and influential goddess, the reputation of Hecate has been tarnished over the centuries. In current times, she is usually depicted as a "hag" or old witch stirring the cauldron.<br></br> <br></br> But nothing could be further from the image of Hecate's original glory.<br></br> <br></br> A beautiful and powerful goddess in her own right, the Greek…</p>
<p>Hecate, Greek goddess of the three paths, guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born, and the goddess of witchcraft -- once a widely revered and influential goddess, the reputation of Hecate has been tarnished over the centuries. In current times, she is usually depicted as a "hag" or old witch stirring the cauldron.<br/> <br/> But nothing could be further from the image of Hecate's original glory.<br/> <br/> A beautiful and powerful goddess in her own right, the Greek goddess Hecate was the only one of the ancient Titans who Zeus allowed to retain their authority once the Olympians seized control. Zeus shared with Hecate, and only her, the awesome power of giving humanity anything she wished (or withholding it if she pleased).<br/> <br/> Usually classified as a "moon goddess", her kingdoms were actually three-fold . . . the earth, sea, and sky. Having the power to create or withhold storms undoubtedly played a role in making her the goddess who was the protector of shepherds and sailors.<br/> <br/> Hecate<br/> <br/> A lover of solitude, the Greek goddess Hecate was, like her cousin Artemis, a "virgin" goddess, unwilling to sacrifice her independent nature for the sake of marriage. Walking the roads at night or visiting cemeteries during the dark phase of the moon, the goddess Hecate was described as shining or luminous.<br/> <br/> In other legends she is invisible, perhaps only glimpsed as a light, a "will-o-the-wisp". Perhaps it was this luminous quality that marked Hecate as a "moon goddess", for she seemed quite at home on the earth.<br/> <br/> Some scholars believe it is also was because her mother was Asteria (the Titan goddess of the Shining Light or "Star") or perhaps it was because she sensibly always carried a torch on her journeys.<br/> <br/> Hecate<br/> <br/> Like Artemis, Hecate was usually depicted with her sacred dogs, although Hecate and even her animals, were sometimes said to have three heads and that they could see in all directions. Although usually depicted as a beautiful woman having three human heads, some images are fearsome indeed (one with a snake's head, one with a horse's, and the third a boar's head).<br/> <br/> This farsightedness, the ability to see in several directions at once (even the past, present, and future) featured largely in her most famous myth, the abduction of Persephone. For it was the goddess Hecate who "saw" and told the frantic Demeter what had become of her daughter.<br/> <br/> The goddess Hecate continued to play an important role in the life of Persephone, becoming her confidante when she was in the Underworld. Hades, thankful for their friendship, was more than hospitable, honoring Hecate as a prominent and permanent guest in the spirit world. Surely this had the effect of enhancing her reputation as a spirit of black magic with the power to conjure up dreams, prophecies, and phantoms.<br/> <br/> Greek Goddesses: Hecate<br/> <br/> <br/> Hecate's ability to see into the Underworld, the "otherworld" of the sleeping and the dead, made her comfortable and tolerant in the company of those most would shun out of fear or misunderstanding.<br/> <br/> In her role as 'Queen of the Night', sometimes traveling with a following of "ghosts" and other social outcasts, she was both honored and feared as the protectress of the oppressed and of those who lived "on the edge". In Rome many of the priests in her sacred groves were former slaves who had been released to work in her service.<br/> <br/> The goddess Hecate was often accompanied on her travels by an owl, a symbol of wisdom. Not really known as a goddess of wisdom, per se, Hecate is nevertheless recognized for a special type of knowledge and is considered to be the goddess of trivia.<br/> <br/> Hecate's farsightedness and attention to detail, combined with her extraordinary interest in that which most of us discount as irrelevant or arcane, gave her tremendous powers.<br/> <br/> She knew what the rest of us did not.<br/> <br/> Greek Goddess Hecate<br/> <br/> Not surprisingly, the people thought it best to give the goddess Hecate (and any friends that might be accompanying her) a lot of honor and a fairly wide berth. When darkness descended they wisely retired to the fireside for supper, but put the leftovers outside as an offering to Hecate and her hounds.<br/> <br/> That the homeless and destitute were often the actual beneficiaries hardly mattered...after all, they were under Hecate's protection.<br/> <br/> In a similar fashion, food was often left at the crossroads to honor Hecate, especially at junctions where three roads converged --what we often call a "Y-intersection". <br/> <br/> Frequently a pole was erected at the intersection and three masks would be hung from it to pay homage to Hecate and to request her guidance in helping to choose the right direction. <br/> <br/> Three-faced masks also adorned the entrances of many homes, honoring the goddess Hecate who could, of course, wield her influence over "the spirits that traveled the earth" to keep them from entering the household. <br/> <br/> Greek Goddess Hecate<br/> <br/> It is hardly surprising that a woman who needed to make a trip alone at night would say a brief prayer to Hecate to seek her protection. The goddess Hecate, like her cousin Artemis, was known as a protector of women, especially during childbirth.<br/> <br/> Not only was Hecate called upon to ease the pains and progress of a woman's labor, but especially to protect and restore the health and growth of a child.<br/> <br/> Similarly, Hecate played a role that, in contemporary times, we would describe as "hospice nurse", helping the elderly make a smooth and painless passage into the next life and staying with them, if need be, in the otherworld to help prepare them for their eventual return to the earth in their next life.<br/> <br/> Familiar with the process of death and dying as well as that of new birth and new life, the goddess Hecate was wise in all of earth's mysteries. <br/> <br/> Greek Goddess Hecate<br/> <br/> The Greek goddess Hecate reminds us of the importance of change, helping us to release the past, especially those things that are hindering our growth, and to accept change and transitions. She sometimes asks us to let go of what is familiar, safe, and secure and to travel to the scary places of the soul.<br/> <br/> New beginnings, whether spiritual or mundane, aren't always easy. But Hecate is there to support and show you the way.<br/> <br/> She loans her farsightedness for you to see what lies deeply forgotten or even hidden, and helps you make a choice and find your path. Oft times she shines her torch to guide you while you are in dreams or meditation.<br/> <br/> Hecate teaches us to be just and to be tolerant of those who are different or less fortunate, yet she is hardly a "bleeding heart", for Hecate dispenses justice "blindly" and equally.<br/> <br/> Whether the Greek goddess Hecate visits us in waking hours or only while we sleep, she can lead us to see things differently (ourselves included) and help us find greater understanding of our selves and others. <br/> <br/> Although her name may mean "The Distant One", Hecate is always close at hand in times of need, helping us to release the old, familiar ways and find our way through new beginnings.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/n/?photo.php&fbid=10200490910595128&set=gm.274805389343570&type=1&relevant_count=1&aref=200075104&medium=email&mid=94758&n_m=travelerinbdfsm%40hotmail.com" style="color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none; display: block; line-height: 0; border: 1px #CCCCCC solid; padding: 3px;" class="ecxthumb" target="_blank"><img class="img" src="https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1554495_10200490910595128_1844906392_s.jpg" style="width: 90px;" alt="" width="90"/></a></p> The Story of Melusine (Medieval France, 1394) by Linda Foubistertag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-19:2185477:Topic:1958072014-01-19T19:42:58.369ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
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<div class="imageStage"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption"><br/> The fairy, Melusine, was the daughter of the fairy Pressyne and King Elynas of Albany. She became the fairy Queen of the forest of Colombiers in the French region of Poitou. One day, she and two of her subjects were guarding their sacred fountain when a young man, Raymond of Poitiers, burst out of the forest. Melusine spent the n<span class="text_exposed_show">ight talking with Raymond, and by dawn, they were betrothed, but with one condition. Melusine requested that Raymond promise that he would never see her on a Saturday. He agreed, and they were married. Melusine brought her husband great wealth and prosperity. She built the fortress of Lusignan so quickly that it appeared to be made by magic. Over time, Melusine built many castles, fortresses, churches, towers and towns, each in a single night, throughout the region. She and Raymond had ten children, but each child was flawed. The eldest had one red eye and one blue eye, the next had an ear larger than the other, another had a lion’s foot growing from his cheek, and another had but one eye. The sixth son was known as Geoffrey-with-the-great tooth, as he had a very large tooth. In spite of the deformities, the children were strong, talented and loved throughout the land. <br/> <br/> One day, Raymond’s brother visited him and made Raymond very suspicious about the Saturday activities of his wife. So the next Saturday, Raymond sought his wife, finding her in her bath where he spied on her through a crack in the door. He was horrified to see that she had the body and tail of a serpent from her waist down. He said nothing until the day that their son, Geoffrey-with-the-great tooth, attacked a monastery and killed one hundred monks, including one of his brothers. Raymond accused Melusine of contaminating his line with her serpent nature, thus revealing that he had broken his promise to her. <br/> <br/> As a result, Melusine turned into a fifteen-foot serpent, circled the castle three times, wailing piteously, and then flew away. She would return at night to visit her children, then vanish. Raymond was never happy again. Melusine appeared at the castle, wailing, whenever a count of Lusignan was about to die or a new one to be born. It was said that the noble line which originated with Melusine will reign until the end of the world. Her children included the King of Cyprus, the King of Armenia, the King of Bohemia, the Duke of Luxembourg, and the Lord of Lusignan. <br/> <br/> Reference:<br/> D’Arras, Jean. Melusine. Edited by A.K. Donald. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Tribner & Co., 1895.<br/> Published for the Early English Text Society, Extra Series 68. New York: Kraus Reprint Co., 1975.</span></span></span></div> Pomona, Goddess of Apples By Patti Wigingtontag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-19:2185477:Topic:1958022014-01-19T19:34:44.373ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p>Pomona was a Roman goddess who was the keeper of orchards and fruit trees. Unlike many other agricultural deities, Pomona is not associated with the harvest itself, but with the flourishing of fruit trees. She is usually portrayed bearing a cornucopia or a tray of blossoming fruit. She doesn’t appear to have had any Greek counterpart at all, and is uniquely Roman.<br></br> <br></br> In Ovid's writings, Pomona is a virginal wood nymph who rejected several suitors before finally marrying Vertumnus -…</p>
<p>Pomona was a Roman goddess who was the keeper of orchards and fruit trees. Unlike many other agricultural deities, Pomona is not associated with the harvest itself, but with the flourishing of fruit trees. She is usually portrayed bearing a cornucopia or a tray of blossoming fruit. She doesn’t appear to have had any Greek counterpart at all, and is uniquely Roman.<br/> <br/> In Ovid's writings, Pomona is a virginal wood nymph who rejected several suitors before finally marrying Vertumnus - and the only reason she married him was because he disguised himself as an old woman, and then offered Pomona advice on who she should marry. Vertumnus turned out to be quite lusty, and so the two of them are responsible for the prolific nature of apple trees. Pomona doesn't appear very often in mythology, but she does have a festival that she shares with her husband, celebrated on August 13.<br/> <br/> Despite her being a rather obscure deity, Pomona's likeness appears many times in classical art, including paintings by Rubens and Rembrandt, and a number of sculptures. She is typically represented as a lovely maiden with an armful of fruit and a pruning knife in one hand. In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Professor Sprout, the teacher of Herbology -- the study of magical plants -- is named Pomona.<br/> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/qAQGIE-WN/paganwiccan.about.com/od/mabontheautumnequinox/p/Pomona.htm" style="color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/mabontheautumnequinox/p/Pomona.htm</a></p>
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